The spice-rich food of the Indian subcontinent, from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, has so much regional variety. Whether you’re after a simple dhal or a complex curry, a refreshing mango lassi or decadent dessert, here are some of my favourite Indian recipes.
Lemon & Ginger Rice Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Lemon and ginger rice is a deliciously fresh side dish that’s a great accompaniment to all sorts of dishes, especially seafood or poultry. With the optional tempering mixture drizzled over the top it’s particularly good with Indian […]
Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer) Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Called payasam or kheer, this rice pudding is one of the most typical southern Indian desserts and has as many variations as there are cooks. At its simplest, it’s rice simmered in milk with a pinch of […]
Rasam Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Rasam is a spicy, tangy southern Indian soup that’s a great start to any meal, especially served with some crisp papadums; it’s also fun in shot glasses for a cocktail party. It’s traditionally served as a light meal over steamed […]
Mango Lassi Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Sometimes made with buttermilk instead of, or as well as, yoghurt, lassi is a refreshing drink that can be served for breakfast or as a snack at any time. It can be flavoured with pureed fruit such as mango […]
Masala Nuts Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Spicy salty masala nuts are a popular treat in India, especially during Diwali. Use any nuts you like, just one kind or a mixture, and mix up the spicing to suit your taste. Use rice flour instead of potato […]
Dhal Palak Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Dhal is my favourite part of any Indian meal. Sometimes written ‘dal’, it is a staple of Indian cooking, ranging from soupy to quite thick and made from any of a wide range of split dried beans, peas or […]
Black Pepper Butter Chicken Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! This quick, tasty recipe is my version of a Punjabi dish, kali mirch murgh makhani (literally black pepper chicken with butter). It’s nothing like the fluoro-orange butter chicken of Indian restaurants (which I also love!), nor is […]
Gulab Jamuns Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Indian cooking class inspired by Ajoy Joshi! Many years ago a friend’s parents owned an Indian restaurant in Parramatta. His Dad did most of the cooking, but it was his Mum who taught me to make the classic Indian sweet gulab jamuns. This is very close […]
